My 12 eats of 2025

As 2025 winds down to a close, it is that time of the year again where I recount my favourite eats over the past 12 months.

This year’s roundup sees plenty of entries from our 2 home bases of London and KL alongside those from our 3rd home in San Sebastian. There are also new discoveries in Kota Bharu, Hoi An and beyond!

Much love to all our friends in the hospitality industry from around the world for many a marvellous meal and to all the loved ones whose fine company these very special dishes were shared with.

Happy New Year in advance to all – here’s wishing us all an even better eating 2026!

G.

~ 2025 ~

12-Course Degustation Menu

—- Starters & Small Plates —-

Saffron Mussel Creme Caramel with Razor Clams – (@ Ikoyi – London)

Gola Kebab with Paratha (@ Dilpasand – London)

Gissing Gissing Salad – (@ Swilipino – London)

Chicken Offal Orzo Soup – (@ Quality Wines X Marcelo Rodrigues – London)

—- Mains —-

Besugo – Grilled Cantabrian Red Bream – (@ Portuetxe – San Sebastian)

Sang Har Yin Yong Noodles – (@ Choi Kee – Kuala Lumpur)

Chao Vit – Duck Congee (@ Quan Vịt Co Hong – Hoi An)

Lobster Rice – (@ Planque – London)

Thai-style Nasi Ulam – (@ Nasi Ulam Eh Poh – Kota Bharu)

Stuffed Suckling Pig with Glutinous Rice – (@ 80s Home Cuisine – Kuala Lumpur)

Claypot Sultan Fish in Yellow Wine – (@ Fatt Hei Len – Kuala Lumpur)

—- Desserts —-

Pudim Abade de Priscos – (@ Quality Wines X Marcelo Rodrigues – London)

—- Wines, Service & Setting @ Rekondo – San Sebastian —-

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